Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce That Elevates Every Dish!

This Cilantro Garlic Sauce brings a vibrant, fresh flavor to any dish, making it a must-try!

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt.
½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter texture.

For the Flavor

1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used for a milder taste.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

For Freshness

1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with spinach or parsley if unavailable.
2-3 cloves Garlic Cloves Adjust amount according to your preference.
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Fresh juice is preferable.

For Seasoning

to taste Fine Sea Salt Taste and adjust as necessary.

Equipment

mixing bowl
rubber spatula
Whisk

Method

Instructions

Start by finely chopping a generous handful of fresh cilantro and mincing 2-3 garlic cloves.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of sour cream and ½ cup of mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Mix in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika into your creamy base.
Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and minced garlic into the creamy mixture.
Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime into the bowl and sprinkle in a pinch of fine sea salt.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest cilantro and garlic for best results. Adjust flavors to your liking and don't skip the chilling step for enhanced taste.

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